I stand by my theory that once I love something enough to make it Holy Grail, it never gets written about. I am sorry HG products, I will have to stop neglecting you!
So why did Clinique Superbalanced make the HG list?
- It is the perfect colour for me. I am so white that a lot of foundations are too dark - but not this baby, colour number 27 ie. Alabaster is perfect for me. I also love that I can say I have an Alabaster complexion (I am such a vintage lover I have always wanted to say that!).
- It evens out my complexion, scars and all. Plus, it does this whilst remaining breathable and non-comedogenic. This lovely foundation does not produce breakouts on me!
- The packaging is smart and adorable. I love minimalistic packaging and square shapes.
- It will last you through at 8-10 hour work day. Probably not much longer though!
Unfortunately, whilst this wonderful foundation has made HG status, there is one thing I am not a fan of:
- Sexy, smashable glass packaging. Bathroom tiles are not this foundations best friend.
- The top is open, allowing you to pour product out. Therefore, simple and easy to apply some to the back of your hand, not so hygienic if you just put some on your fingers and apply like moi. Also, very easy to pour way too much out. I can handle it, in fact I quite like it, but I understand others would not.
This foundation is supposed to even out dry patches and prevent oiliness in other areas. It certainly prevents oiliness for a certain period of time, but it is by no means perfect or fool proof. Do not expect miracles, your skin care should be performing that for you!
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This is really popular with Makeup Artists but i havent tired it yet :P im happy with my Illamasqua Foundations haha x
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about my holy grails, they never seem to get reviewed!
ReplyDeleteI hate foundations that don't have a pump top, I find it too hard to get the correct amount out of the bottle! This sounds like a nice formula though, and I do like the Alabaster title ;P
ReplyDeleteIt certainly used to annoy me, but I have been using it for such a long time I am used to it now! I do agree though, it can be quite frustrating sometimes.
ReplyDeleteStrange, isn't it? I wonder why that happens?
ReplyDeleteI love this foundation, but Illamasqua is wonderful.
ReplyDeletehey :) a absolutely adore your blog! I check it every day!! :D I would love to get a quick list/review of some of your other HG products!!! :D
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I have never tried this product so thanks for the information.
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I shall definitely try and do my best!! xx
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Clinique's Even Better...Their foundations are amazing, but this one is even better ;)
ReplyDeleteI have been using this foundation in Alabaster for the past few years. Overall I am satisfied with it, but I have been staying out of the sun a bit more lately and it is now a tad too dark for me. Is Alabaster the lightest shade in this foundation? Do you have suggestions for other pale foundations?
ReplyDeleteI really want to try this! Personally I don't like that kind of packaging but if the foundation is great I could live with it :)
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